Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the Medical Research Unit.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional to fill the role of a Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner.

We deliver a wide range of clinical trials within the division of Medicine, in specialities including Dermatology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Stroke/Lipids, Respiratory/sleep, Microbiology and Hepatology.

If you would like to join a supportive team in a dynamic and exciting setting, where you can develop your skills and work with colleagues across the Trust then this role is for you.

The post holder will work as part of a growing, enthusiastic team of administrators, research nurses, and other research staff as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of clinical trials.

Anyone applying for the Research Nurse position needs to hold a NMC registration.

Main duties of the job
The Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner is expected to support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks related to the planning, recruiting and follow-up of clinical research studies.

Working as part of the research team the research nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants according to the study protocol.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative
• Evidence of good management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively
• Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise to ensure effective and efficient workload completion
• Excellent IT and computer skills

Desirable

• Experienced in venepuncture

Aptitudes
Essential

• Personal insight and awareness with ability to recognise own limits
• Ability to work flexibly according to role need
• Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
• Personal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication
• 2 years NHS experience working in outpatients or on the wards

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Registered General Nurse (RGN) (if applying for research nurse position)

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within an acute hospital environment
• Interest in clinical research
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
• Good understanding of the use of medical terminology

Desirable

• Research/audit experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).